In 2016 at Doorstep we welcomed over 1100 visitors a month. We served 500+ healthy lunches and toasted bread on a weekly bonfire. We swapped stories and ideas. We offer hundreds of hours of specialist support to families in crisis. We play, eat, sing and chat together.

Every day that we open has a cost – our lovely staff, our play resources, our Kitchen costs and keeping our building running smoothly. Funding is scarcer than ever and we need your help. We'd still love you to put a couple of pounds in the donation box if you come in to play. But by becoming a Champion you're doing something much bigger - you're laying the foundations for our work behind the scenes, with families who really need our help.

Will you become a Doorstep Champion and help us carry on our work into the future?

  • Click here: CAF Donate to sign up to become a monthly giver to Doorstep’s valuable work. £5, 10, 25, 50 a month or more - everything makes a big difference
  • Tell your friends about what we do so they can join in too. Spread the word by email, Facebook, Twitter, over a cuppa...
  • We want to hear from our Champions – why do you think Doorstep matters? Email us or tell us in person, and we’ll share your stories.

THANK YOU!

Without you we can't stay open.
With you we can thrive for years to come.

Doorstep is a fantastic centre. Out of all the 'stay and play' centres this has to be one of the most enriching. The longer opening hours make it unique as other centres have very limited sessions and times. Long live Doorstep!

A parent

What's on this week - 30th Jun 2025

  • Monday 9.30am - 2.30pm

    Family Drop In //info

  • Tuesday 9.30am - 2.30pm

    Family Drop In //info

  • Tuesday 3.00pm - 5.00pm

    After School Club

  • Tuesday 5.30pm - 7.30pm

    Girls Group //info

  • Wednesday 9.30am - 2.30pm

    Family Drop In //info

  • Wednesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

    Youth Club //info

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